Romanoff is behaving flike a petulant child – he will never represent the state of Colorado in the US Senate, he is just too liberal for that. Bennet is the only Democrat who has a chance. It's the Josie Heath scenario all over again, Democrats shot themselves in the foot by putting up a candidate with no chance of winning instead of one who could win easily (Dick Lamm would have been our Senator had this fiasco not happened).As a registered Democrat I am tired of the Colorado Democratic party persuing impossible candidates instead of candidates who can actuallly win.

A Lincoln

Ritter and Bennet are acting like back-room Republican empty suits. Bennet is an Anschutz tool. As a registered Democrat, I'm tired of being told who to vote for, especially when they've done nothing to deserve the office, like Bennet. If Bennet is the Democratic candidate, just hand the office to the Republicans right now.

DaftPunk

So you know some area of policy where AR is to the left of Bennett?Do tell!

OurTurn

Romanoff needs to stay in the race. He can win in Colorado. Why vote for Bennet when you could vote for a real Republican? Bennet only said he was for a Public Option after months of sitting on the fence. He's just another ConservaDem which means, no meaninful health care reform, opposing unions and good paying jobs in this Country, and giveaways to Corporations. We need better and Romanoff is more in line with Democratic values. The President needs to keep out of Colorado politics. This is our decision. A progressive Democrate can beat a Republican. Unless we move to what Republicans call the left (health care for all, caring about global warming, supporting unions and good paying jobs here at home) we're going to see more of the same. Is that what we really want? You know the Republicans will do nothing for average Americans. They had their 8 years already.

prairiechix

Let the Dems pick their own candidate, that's called “democracy.” Bennet is not entitled to the spot just because he was appointed. Andrew is a great leader with a great track record. Would the CO voters rather have a senator who takes huge donations from the financial industry and health care interests that he is supposed to be regulating (Bennet), or a right-wing nut who caters to the extremist elements of the Republican party (Norton)? I'm going with the proven champion of the people (Romanoff), and wish people would quit whining about him being a spoiler.

Louis

Michael Bennett's main problem is that few people know what he stands for, or what he would intend to do if elected. Romanoff, on the other hand, is well-known. Nonetheless, Romanoff's main problem are those who think he should “wait his turn,” so as to not risk dividing the party, and not putting a Democratic victory (in the general) in more jeopardy.

conniesz

Romanoff is behaving flike a petulant child – he will never represent the state of Colorado in the US Senate, he is just too liberal for that. Bennet is the only Democrat who has a chance. It's the Josie Heath scenario all over again, Democrats shot themselves in the foot by putting up a candidate with no chance of winning instead of one who could win easily (Dick Lamm would have been our Senator had this fiasco not happened).As a registered Democrat I am tired of the Colorado Democratic party persuing impossible candidates instead of candidates who can actuallly win.

A Lincoln

Ritter and Bennet are acting like back-room Republican empty suits. Bennet is an Anschutz tool. As a registered Democrat, I'm tired of being told who to vote for, especially when they've done nothing to deserve the office, like Bennet. If Bennet is the Democratic candidate, just hand the office to the Republicans right now.

DaftPunk

So you know some area of policy where AR is to the left of Bennett?Do tell!

OurTurn

Romanoff needs to stay in the race. He can win in Colorado. Why vote for Bennet when you could vote for a real Republican? Bennet only said he was for a Public Option after months of sitting on the fence. He's just another ConservaDem which means, no meaninful health care reform, opposing unions and good paying jobs in this Country, and giveaways to Corporations. We need better and Romanoff is more in line with Democratic values. The President needs to keep out of Colorado politics. This is our decision. A progressive Democrate can beat a Republican. Unless we move to what Republicans call the left (health care for all, caring about global warming, supporting unions and good paying jobs here at home) we're going to see more of the same. Is that what we really want? You know the Republicans will do nothing for average Americans. They had their 8 years already.

prairiechix

Let the Dems pick their own candidate, that's called “democracy.” Bennet is not entitled to the spot just because he was appointed. Andrew is a great leader with a great track record. Would the CO voters rather have a senator who takes huge donations from the financial industry and health care interests that he is supposed to be regulating (Bennet), or a right-wing nut who caters to the extremist elements of the Republican party (Norton)? I'm going with the proven champion of the people (Romanoff), and wish people would quit whining about him being a spoiler.

Louis

Michael Bennett's main problem is that few people know what he stands for, or what he would intend to do if elected. Romanoff, on the other hand, is well-known. Nonetheless, Romanoff's main problem are those who think he should “wait his turn,” so as to not risk dividing the party, and not putting a Democratic victory (in the general) in more jeopardy.

Zelma Kolch

I will never vote for Bennett!! Romanoff is the only HONEST politician in Colorado. He will make a fine Colorado Senator.

Zelma Kolch

I will never vote for Bennett!! Romanoff is the only HONEST politician in Colorado. He will make a fine Colorado Senator.

Lynn Bartels thinks politics is like sports but without the big salaries and protective cups. The Washington Post's "The Fix" blog has named her one of Colorado's best political reporters and tweeters.

Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.